Course Length 1,500 hours

• Full-time =  24 + Hours per week
• Part-time =  15 - 24 Hours per week

Time attended will be rounded to the nearest quarter hour. A half-hour will be deducted for lunch break for all students attending more than 5 hours.

Admission Requirement

To enroll the basic Cosmetology course, you must have one of followings:

• A high school diploma
• A high school graduation equivalency certificate (GED)
• Completion of eighth grade 16 years old, and has ability to benefit will be determined on the basis of passing an approved Aptitude Test prior to enrolling at the school.

Course Description

The main purpose of this course is to train students in both theory and practical experience which will prepare them for employment in the cosmetology profession. The student will be trained to perform al beauty services allowed by the Illinois State Board of cosmetology within the scope of practice of a licensed cosmetologist. These services include hair dressing, hair cutting, scalp treatments, permanent waving, hair coloring, facial, make-up and facial scalp massage.

In addition you will learn about shop management and salon operation. The course also attempts to instill in the student the necessary knowledge pertaining to method of proper sanitation, health, and safety of both the client and the beautician. Finally, the course will emphasize principles of self-reliance and ethics which are essential when working in the professions including hair stylist, hair colorist, make-up artist, skin care specialist, salon owner or manager, cosmetology instructor, and even cosmetic sales representative!

Course Goals

• To train students in both the theory of beauty culture and   practical or hands on methods of providing client services.
• To prepare students to work as licensed hair stylist in salons.


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